Name	Title
Bahader Singh Panesar	Chair
Davinder Singh Ahluwalia	Governor
Po Hei Cheng	Governor
Laura Younger	Governor
Edward Martin	Governor
Asim Rahman	Governor
Mandeep Gill	Governor
Amy Della-Valle	Staff Governor
William Milligan	Staff Governor
Daya Kaur Bimrah	Parent Governor
Dr Arvinder Kurbaan	Parent Governor
Sukhjeet Rai	Headteacher (Primary Phase)
Gerard Dineen	Headteacher (Secondary Phase)

Bahader Singh Panesar (Chair)

Bahader is a senior partner at Weybridge Dental Practice, which is committed to both the highest levels of clinical, evidence-based care and post-graduate education. He holds an MSc in restorative dental practice from the Eastman Dental Institute, UCL.

Has a special interest in microscope enhanced biomimetic dentistry. Bahader is a post graduate trainer for Kent, Surrey and Sussex deanery. He has a passion for education at all levels and believes the Nishkam values-led approach to education will help repair a concerning void in today's society and is dedicated to his role as Governor and helping children explore, develop and excel both academically and in sports.

Davinder Singh Ahluwalia (Governor)

Davinder is Director and Chief Financial Officer at Steria Ltd – a company delivering end to end IT enabled business services both in private and public sectors. He is a Chartered Accountant (ex-PWC) with responsibility for all finance and corporate functions including legal and commercial departments. Davinder is  a passionate believer in adding value to the business and a board sponsor for various business and operational initiatives and is a member of the Institute of Directors and a former Trustee for a number of pension funds.

Amy Della-Valle (Staff Governor)

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Pyschology, Amy began working at a Multi Academy Trust in North London focusing on systematic improvement of behaviour, attendance and inclusion. She is experienced in working with vulnerable and SEND children and young people, as well as working in positions of leadership to drive positive organisational change. 

Amy joined Nishkam School West London in 2022 as the School Business Manager. In this role, she supports the head teachers to ensure the smooth and successful running of the school.

William Milligan (Staff Governor)

William has been an English teacher for twenty years and has experience of a wide range of roles in a variety of schools.  He learned his trade in the North of England before spending time abroad, taking on leadership roles in all-through International schools in Kazakhstan, Hong Kong and the USA before returning to West London to re-engage with the English system.  He spent most of his career at a local secondary school in Isleworth before being appointed to Nishkam School West London in August 2021.  He is currently the Assistant Head Teacher responsible for Teaching and Learning and is also the Curriculum Leader for English at the school. 

Po Hei Cheng (Governor)

Laura Younger (Governor)

Edward Martin (Governor)

Asim Rahman (Governor)

Mandeep Gill (Governor)

Daya Kaur Bimrah (Parent Governor)

Dr Arvinder Kurbaan (Parent Governor)

Dr Kurbaan was born in India and grew up in Southall where he also went to school. He trained in Medicine in London and has been a Consultant Cardiologist since 2000 (Barts Heart Centre/Homerton Hospital). His own experience has taught him the pivotal role of education in determining outcome. Hence, he is passionate about ensuring that all children have the educational opportunity to shape their destiny.